... common citizenship of Ireland with Great Britain and her adherence to and membership of the group of nations forming the British Commonwealth of Nations", in other words only in relation to his role as part of the Treaty settlement. But this article was widely criticised by Nationalists and Republicans for making reference to the Crown at all. This Oath was one of the causes of the Irish Civil War and was one of the most controversial provisions that those against the Treaty wanted to be amended. Article 66: Appeals to the Privy Council The Privy Council originated as a council of personal advisers to the Monarch. The British government insisted on the right of appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (another symbol of Commonwealth membership, much to the annoyance of those against the Treaty). Article 60: Govenor-Generalship The Governor-General of the Irish Free State acted as a representative of the crown. All ...

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